**SOLD** Phra Somdej Ket Mongkol Roon 1 BE2497 Luang Phor Toon (Lp Toon) Wat Pho Nimit

Description

Phra Somdej Ket Mongkol ( พ.ศ. 2497)

Luang Phor Toon – Wat Pho Nimit, Thonburi

🧘‍♂️ Creator

• Monk: Luang Phor Toon 

• Temple: Wat Pho Nimit, Thonburi District, Bangkok

• Known for: A highly respected monk known for his spiritual discipline, deep meditation, and knowledge of ancient Wicha (sacred sciences). He was well connected with other revered monks of the mid-20th century.

📅 Year of Creation

• B.E. 2497 (1954)

• This is the first batch (Roon 1) of Phra Somdej created by Luang Phor Toon.

🔨 Purpose and Significance

The Phra Somdej Ket Mongkol Roon 1 was created with the intention of:

• Raising funds for temple renovations and the construction of religious buildings.

• Blessing devotees with protection, good fortune, and spiritual progress.

• To continue the sacred tradition of Somdej amulet-making following the path of Somdej Toh of Wat Rakang.

🧪 Sacred Materials (Nur Phong)

Luang Phor Toon was meticulous in collecting the sacred ingredients for this first batch:

• Phong Itthijay, Phong Maharach, and Phong Putthakun from various temples

• Broken fragments of old Phra Somdej amulets

• Sacred powder (Phong Wahn) from ceremonies conducted by senior monks

• Holy ashes, incense, and flower pollen from major temples in Bangkok

• Herbal ingredients and powdered relics obtained through spiritual ceremonies

The materials were blessed over many months before being molded into the final amulets.

🛕 Consecration Ceremony

Held at Wat Pho Nimit with support and attendance from many well-known monks in the region.

🔹 Notable Monks Who Participated:

1. Luang Phor Toon (Main presiding monk)

2. Luang Phor Tae – Wat Sam Ngam

3. Luang Pu Sodh – Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen

4. Luang Phor Thong – Wat Pho Thong

5. Luang Phor Toh – Wat Pradu Chimphli (in spiritual alignment, not physically present)

The amulets were consecrated using a traditional 3-day and 3-night Buddha Abhiseka ritual with chanting, incense, and meditation.

🧿 Design Features

• Style: Inspired by Phra Somdej Wat Rakang, but with distinctive markings known as “Ket Mongkol” (auspicious knots).

• Material: Light brown or cream sacred powder, often with natural signs of age

• Size: Standard Pim Yai (large mold), rectangular in shape

• Back: Some versions bear yantras or temple stamps

✨ Spiritual Properties

Phra Somdej Ket Mongkol Roon 1 is believed to provide:

• Protection from harm and danger

• Maha Lap – Enhancement of luck and wealth

• Metta Mahaniyom – Attractiveness, kindness, and popularity

• Klaew Klaad – Escape from accidents and misfortune

• Support in meditation and mindfulness practice

📌 Collector’s Note

• Very limited in quantity, making it a rare find

• Highly regarded among Bangkok-based collectors

• Early pieces with original surface texture and clear facial features are especially prized

• The amulet is considered a “Pra Niyom” (highly preferred amulet)